Hi Jonathan,
I can tell you what I have:
Monopod: Manfrotto 680B (black - but of course!!). Inexpensive, very sturdy, great ergonomics, carries my D1x with AF 300 f:2.8 very easily, did I mention inexpensive? :biggrin: :biggrin:

Head: I use the 352RC ballhead with it. I like a versatile, solid, omnidirectional, quick-adjust head on my monopod. This one does it all and is - you guessed it - inexpensive.

I am very pleased with this set-up and use it a lot (outdoors nature stuff, multi-hours sports events etc.).

You could spend a whole lot more but you would be hard pressed to get better value for your money. (Mind you, I am a bit of an oddball: I still use a D1x, am very happy with it and don't even think of getting something else... ).

I use the manfrotto 679B... no head yet, so I use the 70-200 VR's tripod foot direct.
Supports a lot...B&H quotes it as 22 pounds capacity. Basically limited by your head unless you get one ofthe heavy duty ones.

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